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  • DMHA Stop the Stigma Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Serious Mental Illness: Navigating Stigma and Building Resilience

    DMHA Stop the Stigma Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Serious Mental Illness: Navigating Stigma and Building Resilience

    10:00 -11:30
    31/08/2023

    Thursday August 31st – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – DMHA Stop the Stigma Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Serious Mental Illness: Navigating Stigma and Building Resilience – Register Here

    Presenter Name: Isa I. Velez Echevarria, PsyD, Ohio State Project Manager, Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health, and Prevention Technology Transfer Centers

    Summary: This 90-minute presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Serious Mental Illness (SMI), focusing on the impact of stigma and strategies for promoting mental health resilience within diverse communities. This presentation will delve into the complexities of SMI, its prevalence, and the pervasive effects of stigma on individuals and communities. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based interventions, support systems, and community engagement strategies to foster understanding and reduce the burden of SMI. Participants will be able to apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches through a case vignette.

    Objectives: By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

    • Define and differentiate between various Serious Mental Illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
    • Analyze the impact of stigma on individuals with SMI and their willingness to seek help, with a focus on how stigma manifests within different communities.
    • Identify cultural factors that influence the perception of mental illness and contribute to disparities in accessing mental health services, particularly in BIPOC communities.
    • Apply trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches when working with individuals with SMI, recognizing the potential sources of trauma and strategies for minimizing re-traumatization.
  • ASPIN Navigator at Forest Park – Clay County

    ASPIN Navigator at Forest Park – Clay County

    17:00 -20:00
    31/08/2023

    Need assistance with your health insurance options join our navigator at Forest Park on Thursday August 31st from 5pm-8pm. Call 877-313-7215 or visit www.aspinhealthnavigtor.org for more information.

    Forest Park

    911 Bonnie Geyne Miller Dr

    Brazil, IN

    Clay County

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